For a night in front of the TV, choose coated peanuts based on the flavours and ingredients that suit your guests, then compare both the price per kilo and the cost of the whole bag. A value pack may work out cheaper per kilo, but it’s best if you can finish it in time. For opened coated peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a tightly sealed container in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
You want to keep costs down for your TV night, and you distinguish between a low price per bag and a low price per kilo. That makes own-brand and value packs worth considering. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list specific coated peanut options and pack information.
You’re watching on your own or only snack occasionally, so you don’t want to be left with a large opened bag. Pack size and how well it can be resealed matter to you. Duyvis lists different pack sizes for Cocktail, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides storage advice for opened coated peanuts.
You’re sharing a bowl while watching and want to choose a flavour your fellow viewers will enjoy. Cocktail, onion and garlic, and bacon and cheese are different product descriptions from Duyvis, ALDI and Jumbo. Check the exact variety before choosing.
| What matters | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost | Compare the price of the whole bag and the price per kilo for the same variety and net weight. | If I mainly want to limit what I spend on this evening, I compare both prices; around 39% of consumers put cost first. |
| Quantity | Match the pack size to the number of people sharing and how much you can finish after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened coated peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. | For a small TV night, I don’t want to be left with a large open bag. Around 23% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity and minimal leftovers. |
| Flavour | Compare the exact description, such as Mild, Cocktail, onion and garlic, or bacon and cheese. Different varieties aren’t automatically interchangeable. | If I’m sharing a bowl, I want to choose a flavour everyone will enjoy; around 23% of consumers put their preferred flavour first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the full ingredients list and allergen information for the exact pack, including any warnings about traces. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I check this information before choosing. Around 15% of consumers make ingredient suitability their top buying priority. |
A smaller bag may cost less upfront, while having a higher price per kilo. Jumbo’s website listed Duyvis Cocktail 125 g at € 14,32 per kilo and 275 g at € 8,55 per kilo; these were online prices on 12 October 2026.
Decide whether you mainly want to limit what you spend this evening or the cost per amount, then compare both prices for the same flavour.
A larger pack isn’t necessarily better value if you leave some behind after opening it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
Choose an amount that suits your group and snacking occasions. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place.
The coating and flavourings may contain other allergens too. The Duyvis Cocktail 275 g pack checked lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients; PLUS Mild 300 g also lists celery.
Before buying, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, especially if anyone at the table needs to avoid allergens.
Your local shelf or a later order may show a different price. PLUS notes that local prices may vary and that the price at delivery applies.
Check the price in store or in your final order, and compare any offers during the period they’re available.
The manufacturer offers varieties including Cocktail and Provencale in different pack sizes.
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail is an own-brand option in this snack category.
Jumbo lists Cocktail coated peanuts in pack sizes including 300 g and 500 g.
Lidl lists coated peanuts in its Dutch range of biscuits, nuts and crisps.
On its Dutch product page, the range is listed under the TRADER JOE'S label, with 300 g packs of coated peanuts.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is a specific own-brand variety.
This selection of Joybuy products includes different Duyvis flavours and pack sizes for a night in front of the TV.
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A seasoned coated peanut variety for anyone looking for this flavour for a night in front of the TV.
Pack size: 275 g. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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An option if you’re looking for a variety with a mild curry flavour for your TV night.
Pack size: 275 g. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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A smaller pack for anyone looking for an onion and garlic flavour and who doesn’t need much.
Pack size: 125 g. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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An option for anyone who’d like to share the Provencale variety with its onion and garlic flavour.
Pack size: 275 g. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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A variety to consider if you’re looking for a BBQ and paprika flavour to share.
Pack size: 275 g. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. Seal the bag or storage container tightly, and follow any instructions on the packaging too.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says the freezer is less suitable for coated peanuts. Store them in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. For an unopened pack, follow the best-before date and product instructions.
It varies by variety: the Duyvis Cocktail 275 g pack checked lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients, while PLUS Mild 300 g also lists celery. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly listed on the label. Check the current packaging, including warnings about possible traces.
For the exact variety, compare both the price of the whole bag and the price per kilo. A larger pack may work out cheaper per kilo, but it’s best if you can finish it in time after opening.
No. Don’t automatically assume they’re suitable for young children: the product information checked for PLUS and Duyvis warns that peanuts and nuts can pose a choking risk for small children.
